Baked Apples With Cinnamon Nice Cream
Between the earthy walnuts, sweet and tender apples, and tart cranberries, every mouthful of this stunning vegan baked apple dessert is infused with flavor. Top with a simple cinnamon-flavored banana nice cream for a warming dessert worthy of any celebration.
These show-stopping baked apples feature all the best flavors of fall: Sweet apples, tart cranberries, earthy walnuts, and warming cinnamon. While they might look complex to make, a few simple knife strokes produce the beautiful blooming look that even the most inexperienced chef can master. The crumbly granola topping offers a delightfully crunchy contrast to the soft fruit and frosty nice cream that’s served on the side. You can think of this dessert as a deconstructed apple pie that preserves all the delicious flavors without any flour or added fat! To make this recipe gluten-free, make sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
Tip: Use baking or multipurpose apples, such as Granny Smith, Gala, or Jonathan, which are more tender after baking.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 medium apples
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 medium ripe bananas, cut into 1-inch chunks and frozen at least 2 hours
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a melon baller, core apples but do not cut through the bottom of the apples. Cut each apple into 8 segments, leaving them attached at the bottom. Place apples in a 2-quart baking dish. Add ½ cup water to bottom of the dish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 45 minutes or until apples are tender.
- In a small bowl stir together the next five ingredients (through maple syrup) and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Spoon into centers of baked apples. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes more or until apples are very tender.
- Meanwhile, for nice cream, in a food processor combine frozen bananas, the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and the vanilla. Process until smooth and creamy, stopping processor a few times to scrape down sides. Serve immediately for soft-serve. For firmer nice cream, transfer mixture to an airtight freezer-safe container; freeze 1 to 2 hours.
- Serve each apple with a scoop of Cinnamon Nice Cream.
Courtesy: https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-salads-sides
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